Thane's Namo Grand Central Park Gets Global Award
Thane's Namo Grand Central Park wins the prestigious Green Flag Award 2024, a first for Maharashtra. Discover how this urban oasis achieved global acclaim.
Thane's Namo Grand Central Park wins the prestigious Green Flag Award 2024, a first for Maharashtra. Discover how this urban oasis achieved global acclaim.
Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation unveils a Rs 5 crore skywalk in Sai Upvan and a Rs 15.12 crore Hindon Biodiversity Park under AMRUT 2.0, aiming to create a major green lung for the city. Explore the details.
Karnataka High Court issues interim order protecting 371 trees near Cantonment Station. No trees can be cut without permission. Next hearing on Feb 13, 2026. Read the full story.
Karnataka High Court intervenes to protect Bengaluru's green cover, restraining tree felling at a Cantonment site and issuing notices to key ministries and state bodies. Read the full story.
Park Medi World Ltd's stock debuted at a nearly 4% discount on BSE & NSE. The Rs 920-cr IPO was oversubscribed 8 times. Read about its expansion plans.
Park Medi World shares listed at a discount on NSE and BSE, underperforming grey market expectations. The ₹920 crore IPO was subscribed 8.53 times. Details inside.
Ex-CM Ashok Gehlot calls Supreme Court's 100-metre Aravalli definition a death sentence for 90% of the range, warning of desertification and drought. Urges judicial review.
A drone survey reveals systematic illegal mining across 64 hectares near Bhilwara, with 57 lakh tonnes of stone extracted beyond legal limits. Potential penalty nears Rs 256 crore. Read the shocking details.
Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre reveals a biodiversity tag protecting 371 trees on railway land in Bengaluru was withdrawn due to legal restrictions. Read about the implications for the city's green cover.
Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) is developing Hatiasuni Park, a ₹1.36 crore recreational hub in Maitree Vihar. The 2-acre green space will feature walking tracks, play zones, and eco-friendly elements to boost community wellness. Read more.
Dr Navneet Singh of ZSI Kolkata receives the Prof. T.N. Ananthakrishnan Award for his groundbreaking work on moths, butterflies, and insect biodiversity. Discover his key contributions.
Telangana High Court demands compliance reports on Navy's ELF radar project in Vikarabad, focusing on biodiversity impact and compensatory afforestation. Next hearing in Jan 2026.
Delhi High Court asks authorities to respond to a senior citizen's plea against converting a public park into a commercial party lawn. Justice Mini Pushkarna hears the case.
Bengaluru's Mahatma Gandhi Park in Shantinagar is set for redevelopment, including a new solid waste unit. MLA directs officials to begin work. Read for details.
Coimbatore's new Semmozhi Poonga saw over 52,000 visitors in 4 days, leading to severe traffic jams. Officials plan measures to manage crowds and parking. Read more.
Indian scientists discover two new species of polychaete worms in East Midnapore, highlighting coastal biodiversity and pollution resilience. Read the full report.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde announces India's largest urban park at Mahalaxmi Racecourse, a 295-acre green lung with an underground sports complex. Also reveals major green projects for Thane.
A 17-year-old boy was murdered at Rajmata Jijau Oxygen Park in Pune's Chandan Nagar. Police have arrested five and detained a minor. Details on the dispute and investigation inside.
Public parks across Ludhiana's Ward 61 are in a state of disrepair, with broken grills and walls creating safety risks, especially for children. Residents demand urgent action from municipal authorities.
Scientists confirm the rediscovery of the elusive bamboo shrimp in Karnataka, ending a 70-year absence. The last unverified sighting was in 1951. Read more about this ecological breakthrough.
The National Park Service faces backlash for removing MLK Day and Juneteenth from 2026 free-entry days, adding Flag Day which coincides with Donald Trump's birthday. Details on the new 'America-first' fees inside.
Trichy Corporation delays Panjapur park development until after ₹236 crore vegetable market is built, despite HC order. Environmentalists raise concerns over tree loss.
Experts warn that isolated forest conservation efforts in Karnataka are failing. Success requires active involvement of local communities. Read the full analysis.
Odisha's new Pharma & Medtech Policy 2025 aims to make the state a strategic hub for healthcare manufacturing. The policy includes plans for dedicated industrial parks and a roadmap aligned with India's 2047 vision. Read more.
Mangaluru district administration plans a low-cost revival of the defunct Rs 5 crore musical fountain at Old Deer Park. A final decision is expected within three months.
UP govt abandons Ramsar tag for Dhanauri wetland near Noida airport, opts for a 112-hectare biodiversity park. Core wetland to be preserved, but construction ban avoided. Read the full story.
Explore the magic of Bengaluru's Cubbon Park beyond its rides. A guided walk reveals 8,800 trees, each with a story, from leaning Cook Pines to invasive African Tulips. Discover the city's green lung.
Aravalli police seized Rs 1.05 crore in unaccounted cash from a car at Shamlaji checkpost. The driver failed to explain the source, raising hawala transaction suspicions. Income Tax Dept. informed.
Schools in Amritsar observed Wildlife Conservation Day with rallies, pledges, and awareness programs. Students learned about protecting endangered species and biodiversity. Join the movement for conservation!
Another midnight attempt to carve an illegal road through protected Aravalli plantation in Faridabad was stopped. Forest department posts permanent guard after residents' complaint.